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Microsoft became the second publicly traded company to surpass $4 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verity.news/story/2025/nvidia-becomes-first-company-to-hit-trillion-market-cap">Nvidia, which reached the milestone on July 9</a>. The company's stock climbed more than 5% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings results.

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Microsoft became the second publicly traded company to surpass $4 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, joining Nvidia, which reached the milestone on July 9. The company's stock climbed more than 5% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings results.

Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter — an 18% increase from the same period in the prior year, with net income rising 24% to $27.2 billion. The company's Azure cloud computing platform generated $75 billion in revenue in the fiscal year.

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Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter — an 18% increase from the same period in the prior year, with net income rising 24% to $27.2 billion. The company's Azure cloud computing platform generated $75 billion in revenue in the fiscal year.

The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, primarily aimed at meeting the rising demand for artificial intelligence and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.

The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, primarily aimed at meeting the rising demand for artificial intelligence and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.

Meanwhile, Meta Platforms shares surged 12% on Thursday, adding approximately $200 billion to its market value alongside Microsoft's gains. The social media company reported second-quarter profits of $18.34 billion, a 36% increase from the same period last year, with revenues rising 22%.

Meanwhile, Meta Platforms shares surged 12% on Thursday, adding approximately $200 billion to its market value alongside Microsoft's gains. The social media company reported second-quarter profits of $18.34 billion, a 36% increase from the same period last year, with revenues rising 22%.

Meta increased its annual capital spending guidance by $2 billion and forecasted third-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates. The company expects total capital spending for 2025 to range between $66 billion and $72 billion.

Meta increased its annual capital spending guidance by $2 billion and forecasted third-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates. The company expects total capital spending for 2025 to range between $66 billion and $72 billion.

The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year, while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market.

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The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year, while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market.

Microsoft's $4 trillion milestone validates massive AI investments, which are paying off spectacularly. The 18% revenue growth and record Azure performance prove the company's strategic pivot to cloud and AI is generating sustainable profits. These aren't just paper gains — they're backed by real business transformation across every industry sector.

Microsoft's $4 trillion milestone validates massive AI investments, which are paying off spectacularly. The 18% revenue growth and record Azure performance prove the company's strategic pivot to cloud and AI is generating sustainable profits. These aren't just paper gains — they're backed by real business transformation across every industry sector.

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The $30 billion quarterly spending spree raises serious questions about whether AI investments can deliver returns matching the hype. Microsoft's significant capital expenditures and workforce reductions suggest that the company is betting its future on an uncertain AI landscape, potentially sacrificing current operational efficiency.

The $30 billion quarterly spending spree raises serious questions about whether AI investments can deliver returns matching the hype. Microsoft's significant capital expenditures and workforce reductions suggest that the company is betting its future on an uncertain AI landscape, potentially sacrificing current operational efficiency.

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There's a 79% chance that Microsoft stock will close 2025 higher than it started, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 79% chance that Microsoft stock will close 2025 higher than it started, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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